Lavandula Blue Cushion
Lavandula Blue Cushion
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Blue Cushion’ (English Lavender)
A dwarf, evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Blue Cushion’ forms a tight, low mound of aromatic gray-green foliage topped with soft blue to lavender-purple flower spikes in early to mid-summer. Its compact, cushion-like habit makes it especially useful for edging and small garden spaces while providing classic lavender fragrance and color.
Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: 1–1.5′ W × 0.5–1′ H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Dense, low, cushion-like mound
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; prefers slightly alkaline conditions
Water: Low; drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Bloom Length: Moderate; typically 3–5 weeks
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, deer resistant
Features & Landscape Uses:
Edging, borders, rock gardens, containers, herb gardens, small spaces, mass plantings, drought-tolerant landscapes
Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact form and encourage a tidy appearance. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Requires excellent drainage—do not overwater. Trim in early spring to promote dense growth.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 12"
- Width
- 12-18"
- Hardiness zones
- 5–9
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
- Flower color
- Blue
- Attracts
- Butterflies
- Soil
- Alkaline, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Compact, Mounded
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- Yes